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cooptation

co-optation

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coˊöp-ta′tion

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Noun.
[L.
cooptatio
.]
The act of choosing; selection; choice.
[Obs.]
The first election and
cooptation
of a friend.
Howell.

Definition 2024


cooptation

cooptation

See also: coöptation and co-optation

English

Alternative forms

Noun

cooptation (plural cooptations)

  1. A co-opting: a commandeering, appropriation, or taking over.
  2. A co-opting: an absorption or assimilation.

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French

Noun

cooptation f (plural cooptations)

  1. cooptation